Beware the toxic CEO - Operations A2MAC1 Employee Review

1.0
22 June 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great product, exceptonal employes who exude passion and drive

Cons

Upon witnessing the Chie Operation Officier, Chief Technical Officer, Head of Global Communication, Head of Global Marketing, two Head of NA saled, and numerous Human Resources Managers and Salespeople either departing the company or being subjected to layoffs, I decied to leave this review. The authenticity of these departures can be easily verified on Linkedin. The crux of this predicament can be attributed to the incumbent CEO og the organization, F.Bunte. Although it may be convenient to label this individual as "toxic", it is essential to delve into the various layers of toxicity thaht permeate his caracter, as we live in a tume where it is growingly important to note let those profiles get away with their behaviour. Instances of bullying, manipulation, falsehoods, public intoxication, inappropriate conduct toward some US female employees, loss oc client due to the CEO's misconduct, and the creation of an artificially inflated sales pipeline have regrettably becom commonplance. The depths to which marcissistic individuals will plunge in pursuit of personnal success and recognition know no bounds. You may be inclined to think "Another narcissistic, angry CEO leading a large company, nothing new here". However, there is a notable exception in this case - the company's saled performance is deteriorating. Consequently, the CEO amplifies the presure on employees, resulting in higher turnover, diminished performance levels, and th erosion of a lo,ng-standing culture that predates his tenure by two decades. Instances of shaming and ridicule are abundant within the CEO's behavior, providing plentifull illustrations as to why the company's managers have developped a profound disdain towards theur leader. If you find yourself applying for a position that does not fall directly under the purview of F.Bunte's management, you can expect to encourter a cadre of exceptional employees who exude passion and drive. However, should you be destined to work closely with the CEO, I strongly urge to flee. Although initially appearing affable, with time, you will inevitably witness a gradual transformation in his behaviour.

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Cons

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A2MAC1 Response
7mo
Thank you for your thoughtful review and for sharing your perspective. We’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying your experience at A2MAC1 and that the new leadership team is making a positive impact. The closure of our U.S. facilities was a challenging milestone, and we’re working hard to rebuild the engaging and innovative culture that defines A2MAC1. Thanks for being part of this journey!
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Cons

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A2MAC1 Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your many years of contribution to A2MAC1. With a renewed leadership team, we’re focusing on strengthening the engaging and innovative culture that defines A2MAC1, and we’re pleased to see the positive impact of this transformation already visible!
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